Free Printable: Cat Dot Drawing! You can download the PDF here.
L'art de la récupération n'a jamais été aussi tendance et inspirant, notamment lorsqu'il s'agit de donner une seconde vie à des objets du quotidien.
These easy dinner recipes are made with simple ingredients and pantry staples you already have on hand - and many are even easy one pot recipes!
Hey, ya’ll! Once again, I’m stoked to be apart of the June Bright Ideas Blog Hop! My bright idea this month is a culmination of ideas to use when you have a few minutes left with your students before the bell rings. If you’re a teacher, then I’m sure like me you run into the …
We're sharing 10 things NOT to do on the first day of school. If you're a teacher wanting a smooth start to the school year, look no further. This post will show you what mistakes to avoid so that you have the best classroom management practices in place from the beginning!
From their first look at dawn, to their ceremony in the woods, to their reception on the river flats, Levi + Aurora's wedding was truly a fairytale.
I'm sure we've all heard of having an 'egg in a hole' for breakfast where you cut out a circle from a slice of bread, fry it in some melted butter and cook the egg inside the hole? (If you haven't, you need to make it for yourself tomorrow morning!) You can use the same concept as an 'egg in a hole', but fry up your eggs in bell pepper rings instead! I can't believe that I have never come across this idea until now, but I think it is genius! I'm not going to lie... this breakfast idea isn't
We look at the three main types of logical consequences, the teacher's role, and how to teach them over five days in meaningful ways.
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The best classroom setup ideas to get your class ready for back to school including the best classroom layout and desk arrangements.
Blue flowers are a special choice for real fairies or for those who want magic! Clean, fresh, romantic, combined with almost living leaves gives a completely living lamp. Bells are ringing, and a dance begins around you- a fabulous dance of beautiful little elves and fayries. Why do I always feel like I can hear the rustle of little wings around my lamps? It's a miracle))))... This lamp is based on a lamp that can be easily disassembled, it is easy to forward, it requires a small box, a "leg" height of 165 cm (65 inches), a flower width of about 55 cm. On a textile cord about 2 meters long, there is a button for turning on the flower lamp. the lamp base is made of black metal. If you are not from Europe, I will give you a special power adapter as a gift so that you can only screw in a light bulb (not included, it is impossible to buy other light bulbs in Europe, unfortunately) and immediately turn on your beautiful blue lamp!
【Materials】 Yarn (color: white, black) Eye and nose accessories Crochet hook Toy stuffing Needle 【Abbrevations】 MR-Magic Ring sc-single crochet inc-increase dec-decrease ch-chain stitch hdc-half double crochet dc-double crochet ss-slip stitch 【Head】make with white color R1: MR 6 sc R2: 6 inc R3: (1 sc, 1 inc)*6 R4: (1 sc, 1 inc, 1 sc)*6 R5: (3 sc, 1 inc)*6 R6-7: 30 sc R8: (2 sc, 1 inc, 2 sc)*6 R9: 36 sc R10: 10 sc, 6 inc, 4 sc, 6 inc, 10 sc R11-13: 48 sc R14: 10 sc, 6 dec, 4 sc, 6 dec, 10 sc R15: (2 sc, 1 dec, 2 sc)*6 R16: (3 sc, 1 dec)*6 R17: (1 sc, 1 dec, 1 sc)*6 Filling. R18: (1 sc, 1 dec)*6 R19: 6 dec Slip stitch to finish and conceal end. 【rabbit ears】make with white color 7 ch, start crocheting from the penultimate stitch, 2 sc, 3 hdc, 3 sc in one stitch, 3 hdc, 2 sc Fasten off and leave long end for sewing. 【panda ears】make with black color Crochet in place on the head. 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 ss. Slip stitch to finish and conceal end.
Bague Nina finement dorée à l’or 18 carats. Pour une dorure d'une pure qualité et de résistance, nous avons choisi un placage d'une épaisseur de 3 microns. Des maillons ornés de grelots Résiste à l'eau et au temps Disponible en différentes tailles Garantie sans nickel et sans risque d'allergie Créé à partir d'or recyclé
An intense 35-minute workout. Many kettlebell workouts claim to be the ultimate one, however, this workout truly lives up to that standard.
Try these easy sound experiments -- Elementary & Middle School kids will LOVE testing the science of sound with this fun wave experiment to create a 'gong' and explore how sound waves travel!
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The pencils are sharpened, your classroom is clean and the bell rings…gulp…here they come! My feelings on the first week of school are conflicted. On one hand, it’s one of the most important weeks. Explaining and practicing the class procedures and expectations sets the tone for the rest of the school year. Success is vital. On the other hand, I’m so excited to start teaching my historical content that waiting until all the expectations are explained requires a lot of patience! Every teacher has their own plan of action for that pivotal time. Here are 5 things I can’t live without during the first week of school: One: An Icebreaker. I aim to try and make kids feel comfortable in my classroom on day one. One of my favorite little activities is Fact or Fiction. Each student receives a small slip of paper and they’re instructed to write one fact and two fictions. Then each person (including myself!) introduces themselves and we all try to guess which statement is the fact! It’s a great way to quickly learn about each other. Two: Classroom Information and Expectations. This is every teacher’s staple, I know, but it had to go on the list because it’s a must-have! When you’re making your own, spell everything out – from the obvious grading procedures and late work policy to how to pass back papers and when to sharpen pencils and go to the bathroom. Trust me, leave no stone unturned. Your classroom will function much better if you set the tone from day one. (Oh, and don’t forget a seating chart!) Three: Fun and Games. On the second day of school, I love to start class with a little game. It’s a great way for the kids to start practicing our classroom procedures and expectations while getting familiar with their teacher and classmates. Here are some of my favorite games that I use during the first week of school: (P.S. Some of these activities can be found in my Back to School Activities resources! Click the grade level you’re teaching to check them out: Sixth, Seventh, Eighth) InstaFriend: This activity gets students moving around the room and interviewing fellow classmates! Their InstaFriend paper has a series of descriptions and characteristics. When they find a student who matches the description, they write their name in the box. Each name can only be used once! Right or Wrong: I love skits. LOVE THEM. I like to introduce students to the idea of skits during the first week by allowing them to create their own based on our class expectations. I first divide students into small groups of 2-3. Each group then randomly receives one of our class procedures or expectations. As a group, they have to work together to create two mini skits – one showing the RIGHT way to follow the expectation, the other showing the WRONG way. They get to be silly and I get to reinforce my class expectations. After each skit I happily point out all the positive behaviors as well as each time a class policy was violated. It’s a light-hearted way to grab their attention and create a positive atmosphere all while practicing the laws of the land. Classmate Bingo: I love to play this game at the end of the first week. I give each student a blank bingo board with a large selection of personal characteristics, hobbies, etc. at the bottom. The students choose 16 off the list and create their customized board. Then, I randomly select characteristics from the list. If a student has that characteristic on their board, they have to write down a student’s name that matches the characteristic – but no cheating! They have to use what they’ve learned about others during their first week of school to try and win the game. Four: A Pre Test. After a few days of class information and fun, it’s time to start getting down to business. Each year, I make a short pre-test on the information they’ll learn about that year. It gives me a chance to see what the kids already know and gives them a feel for what subject matter they’ll be learning about in the coming weeks. FYI: Your pre-test probably won’t take the whole class period. Make sure to have plans for other activities, too, on the day you give your pre-test! Five: A Writing Activity. True fact: when I tell kids they’re going to do a writing activity, they groan every time. It’s a signal that the “real work” is about to begin. Luckily, they’re always relieved when I assure them that this activity will require very little research because it’s about a subject they’re experts in – themselves! I have a few different activities to choose from each year. Here are some suggestions: Student Survey: What are your strengths? Weaknesses? What do you hope to learn in this class? These are just some of the questions I ask students in the survey. The more I know about my students, the better I can help them achieve success in my class. Write Away: A staple of many: write a letter to a future you! I ask students to write goals for the year, dreams they wish to see realized, and questions they want to ask their “End of the Year” self. I tuck these letters away and revisit them during the last week of school. I’m Ready: Like every middle school history class, we do a lot of writing and students always have to back up their reasons, statements, etc. with evidence to support their claim. In this writing activity, students have to identify which class rule or expectation they believe is most important and provide evidence to support their claim. This activity both reinforces my classroom policies and secretly gives me a preview of their writing proficiency. Have I left anything out? If you have any fun plans for the first week of school, share them in the comments. I’m always looking for new ideas for my classroom!
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When you think about baseline testing or beginning of the year testing, do you include listening skills? Back to school is a hectic time of the year. Adding one more thing to your to-do list may not be something you want to do. Once you see the impact listening skills have for your students' academics and behavior, you will be happy to add another thing to your to-do list. Do you have a "Listen Lizzie" in your class? Lizzie interrupts your reading group lesson to ask how to complete her center assignment. Lizzie does not line up at the end of recess. Transitions are difficult for Lizzie. Lizzie refuses to clean up when you ring your bell that it is time to cleanup. Lizzie often needs redirected during your lessons. Poor listening skills can sometimes be misinterpreted as willful or not making good choices. Some students' behavior and "choices" in the classroom will improve when you add listening activities to your lessons. It is helpful to schedule a conference at the beginning of the year when you have a "Listen Lizzie". Frequent ear infections during the toddler years is common with the "Listen Lizzie" student. If you've ever had an ear infection, you know that it can affect your hearing. An ear infection is similar to hearing with your head underwater. You can hear noise, but not the actual words. You may turn towards who is speaking, but not know the meaning of the words. You may even look for gestures or other body language to help you. --Please note, this is my personal theory and observations. Children learn to follow multi-step directions in the toddler years. Toddlers with frequent ear infections do not develop these important skills. A parent with more than one child may notice a difference in their child's listening skills, but not always. Parents may not realize the impact of listening skills until their child is bringing home notes and/or a teacher requests a conference. There are activities your student's parent can do to help your "Listen Lizzie". Parent Tips: Before giving your child directions, ask him/her to look at you. Say the direction(s) in short, simple sentences. Tell your child to repeat the direction before he/she begins. You will begin by giving one-step directions. Example "Lizzie, bring me your take-home reader." Once your child is successful following one-step directions over an extended time period, add another step. Continue adding steps when your child shows improvement. Remember, this is a skill. Like any skill, your child will need to practice. Think of at least one tangible, measurable thing you can ask your child to do each day. Then ask your child to do it. Example: Set the table One step direction: Lizzie, please put these plates on the table. Two step directions: Lizzie, please put these plates on the table. Then put the forks on the table. Three step directions: Lizzie, please put these plates on the table. Then put the forks on the table. Last, take the salt and pepper shakers to the table. There are activities you can do with your class that will help your "Listen Lizzie" plus strengthen all of your students' listening skills. Listen & Draw - FREE lesson All Listen & Draw Lessons Listen and Draw is a 20-30 minute whole group lesson that you can use to test and strengthen your students' listening abilities. The only supplies needed are the worksheet, a pencil, and crayons. You will read the directions telling students what to draw, one step at a time. You will read the directions 2 times before you go to the next step. Students need to listen closely to what you are saying so they will know what to draw. Students who do not listen closely will not have that part of the drawing in their picture. After listening to your directions, your class will write a sentence(s) about the picture. This is also a good writing sample to show growth throughout the year. Recommendations: Beginning of the Year: Give your class Listen & Draw lesson. Save this lesson for their portfolio to show parents at conference time. Show Growth: At least once a month give your class a Listen & Draw lesson. Hopefully, you will see growth in their listening skills and writing skills. Conferences: If listening skills are an issue, share the Listen & Draw lessons with your students' parents. R.T.I.: You can also use these for R.T.I. Sub Plans & Inside Recess: Use these for inside recess and your sub plans. You and your sub will appreciate how your class is quiet for this lesson. Read stories about listening. Ask your librarian if your school has the books below. You will be happy to see that it is easier for your students to learn when they are good listeners! Listen & Learn Listen Buddy Howard B. Wigglebottom: Learns to Listen Sources to make my blog post graphics can be found HERE. Click HERE to read my blog's disclosure statement.
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Use this set of 18 picture cards to help develop spatial awareness, motor planning and matching skills. You may like to use them as a part of your morning activities before the bell rings. Select from simple to more complex patterns depending on your students’ ability and age. To play, you will need purple, blue, […]
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Today we talked about the important role of firefighters. Our craft project was based on a poem called "Five Little Firefighters." I got the idea from KidsSoup, but because I'm not a member I only had a tiny picture to go by. So I just made it up as best I could. Yesterday I got a red hand print from all of the kids. I was so happy with myself for remembering to put the print near the top of the paper to leave room for the poem below. I completely forgot I needed to leave room at the top for the heads and hats! Oops! Oh well, it was an easy fix. I just cut out the hand prints and put them on another piece of paper. Then the kids used a glue stick to add heads to the fingertips. The heads are just circles I traced from a marker cap onto a few different colors of paper. Then they glued on firefighter hats. The hats are a little silly. I did the best I could. I made two kinds, one with a short rim on one side and a long rim on the other (like the firefighter is looking sideways) and the other one with two short rims (as if the firefighter is looking straight ahead). But that was unnecessary because the kids didn't pay attention to that when they drew on the faces. So I would say you only need one kind of hat. After drawing faces, the kids drew arms -- basically just red lines coming off the fingers. Finally, they drew the hose, which started at the pinky and went to the thumb. And then they used a glue bottle and blue glitter (say that 5 times fast!) to make the water coming out of the hose. I added a copy of the poem to the bottom of the paper. These turned out pretty cute! Here's the poem I used: Five little firefighters sleeping in a row. Ring goes the bell, down the pole they go. They jump on the engine and put out the fire. Now they're back home, but they sure are tired. **Linking up to TGIF Linky Party at Living Life Intentionally!**
Bride Julien was born on the beautiful island of Camiguin in the Philippines and grew up there until she moved to the UK at 13 years old. When she and groom Patrick were dating, they visited Camiguin together and knew immediately that when they said “I do” they wanted to do it there. The ruins...
Choosing a wedding venue is one of the more important decisions you'll make as you plan your wedding. If you're working with a tight budget, here are five alternative venue options that will give you a stunning location for a great price!